Junior Broker

Summary:

We are currently seeking a full-time Junior Broker to help continue build out of our offering within Direct and Facultative. The successful candidate will work within the Environmental Impairment Liability team.

We expect the candidate to be involved in business planning and will look for them to work with the existing team to help continue shaping an overall Global Strategy for group. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that has made impressive strides in a short period of time and has an exciting runway + significant headroom with considerable opportunities to grow and develop. 

The Role:
 

• Ability to understand a client or prospect’s business, situations, opportunities, problems and key issues.
• Ability to manage relationships and negotiate placement with the (re)insurance market as part of a team.
• Prepare client and prospect presentations considering the impact of client profitability.
• Help arrange and participate in marketing meetings i.e. client roadshows, virtual meetings etc. 
• Help prepare and check market presentations and client documentation as appropriate. 
• Assist the team with ongoing development, maintenance, and co-ordination around pipeline prospects – accurately maintaining WTW CRM in order to assist with Business Planning.
• Assist with the loading of data into the relevant WTW Systems. 
• Work with Client Relationship Directors, Account Executives, Brokers, Sales, Marketing, in determining appropriate solutions and structuring and pricing of placements. 
• Support the team with processing placements, mid-term adjustments and ad-hoc admin.
• Identify appropriate markets and assist the team with determining placing strategy.
• Create and grow relationships with underwriters in London and international re(insurance) markets.
• Participate in information gathering exercises and ad-hoc market analysis. 
• Ensure ongoing compliance with WTW guidelines and procedures.
• Understand, apply and where necessary explain WTW policies and procedures. 
• Ensure good relationships and communication with other WTW colleagues.
• A thorough understanding and an expert real time user for all relevant systems.

What you'll bring

• Preferably ACII qualified or working towards the ACII qualification.
• A good knowledge of the (Re)Insurance market in order to address client and technical issues.
• Good communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail. 
• Good technical skills.
• Good presentation abilities.
• Ability to assimilate and apply large volumes of data and information and draw conclusions.
• Negotiation skills coupled with the ability to be flexible and innovative.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
• Able to prioritise, manage deadlines and work under pressure.
• Operates with a sense of urgency and client first attitude at all times. 
• Comfortable explaining complex ideas and making recommendations to clients/client servicing teams.
• Able to forge links between broking and client servicing teams.
• Ability to adapt personal style to work effectively with a wide range of clients, colleagues, and underwriters.
• Must be prepared to work with integrity and openness, complying at all times with FCA requirements.
• Good IT skills with good Excel usage capability

What We Offer

Enjoy a benefits package designed to help you thrive, both professionally and personally. You'll receive 25 days of annual leave plus an extra WTW day to relax and recharge. Our comprehensive health and wellbeing offering includes private healthcare, life insurance, group income protection, and regular health assessments, all giving you peace of mind. Secure your future with our defined contribution pension scheme, featuring matched contributions up to 10% from the company.

We support your growth and balance with hybrid working options, access to an employee assistance programme, and a fully paid volunteer day to make a difference in your community. On top of these, you can opt into a variety of additional perks including an electric vehicle car scheme, share scheme, cycle-to-work programme, dental and optical cover, critical illness protection, and much more. Start making the most of your career and wellbeing with a range of benefits tailored for you.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We’re committed to equal employment opportunity and provide application, interview and workplace adjustments and accommodations to all applicants. If you foresee any barriers, from the application process through to joining WTW, please email candidate.helpdesk@wtwco.com